The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 102,200
Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) GLS 500
€ 85,400
 Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) GL 420 CDI
€ 102,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The GLS 500 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the GL 420 CDI.
GLS 500
GL 420 CDI
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
76.1
84.3
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
75.6
83.9
76.1 in
Width
75.6 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
72.8 in
Height
72.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
121.1
202
Blueprint Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
121.1
200.6
202 in
Length
200.6 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GLS 500
GL 420 CDI
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5622 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.11 %
Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

GLS 500
GL 420 CDI
X166
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

GLS 500
GL 420 CDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
M 278.928
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
GLS 500
450 hp
302 hp
GL 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
GLS 500
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GL 420 CDI

Performance

GLS 500
GL 420 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 500

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

GL 420 CDI

▶ REPLAY
11.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.62 lb/hp
GLS 500
11.98 lb/hp
18.62 lb/hp
GL 420 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLS 500
GL 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
GLS 500
19 mpg
20 mpg
GL 420 CDI
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
26 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
536 mi
GLS 500
505 mi
536 mi
GL 420 CDI
Environmental Impact
233 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
238.7 kWh
GLS 500
233 kWh
238.7 kWh
GL 420 CDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
484 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
494 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GLS 500
GL 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1775 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft